Mystery object

Mystery object

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7 January 2022 at 11:55 #579045
Ron Hazeldine
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Hi everyone,

I have a challenge for you. One of our society members has acquired a piece of equipment that none of us can identify as to what it is or what it is used for.

It has two fine vernier scales, the silver piece on the right is spring loaded so it pivots outwards and springs back into place, to we think trap some object between the two points.There is what appears to be a attachment point on the back, maybe to fix it to a stand or other piece of equipment.

All this of course is pure conjecture as we have no idea whatsoever.

Your input would be very much appreciated.

Thank you.

Ron
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7 January 2022 at 11:55 #20567
Ron Hazeldine
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7 January 2022 at 11:59 #579047
Journeyman
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Don't know what it's called but looks like a fitment for a microscope platform to position glass slides.

John
7 January 2022 at 12:04 #579049
DiogenesII
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Posted by Journeyman on 07/01/2022 11:59:48:

Don't know what it's called but looks like a fitment for a microscope platform to position glass slides.

John

Yes – it's called a 'stage'..
7 January 2022 at 12:05 #579050
SillyOldDuffer
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Posted by Journeyman on 07/01/2022 11:59:48:

Don't know what it's called but looks like a fitment for a microscope platform to position glass slides.

John

Correct. I've always known it to be a 'Mechanical Stage' but Olympus who sell all sorts of microscopical goodies call it an 'X-Y Translation Mechanical Stage'.

Dave
7 January 2022 at 14:39 #579078
Ron Hazeldine
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Now that makes total sense to me. I can picture it being used now.

Thank you ever so much guys, I will pass the info on.

Regards

Ron
7 January 2022 at 15:13 #579088
Steviegtr
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Posted by Ron Hazeldine on 07/01/2022 14:39:52:

Now that makes total sense to me. I can picture it being used now.

Thank you ever so much guys, I will pass the info on.

Regards

Ron

I posted a pic on here some time ago, Got the same correct answer as you. This one was made by Vickers. Bought at a car booty for i think £2.

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